Barbara Schiffman is a writer, editor, journalist and script consultant. She specializes in writing about personal and spiritual development, and edits articles and books written by other authors.

Her co-authored book "THE EXHILARATION EFFECT: Building the Courage to Take Your Leap of Faith" was ranked among the Top 25 Semi-Finalists in the Next Top Spiritual Author 2010 publishing competition. Get info on E2 coaching with Barbara and her co-author Camille Leon at The ExhilarationEffect via link below.

She's an active member of the Story Analysts Union and has been a professional script consultant for over 25 years. Barbara reviews scripts and books for Hollywood producers, cable networks and literary agencies. She's also a teaching assistant for Will Akers' Vanderbilt University Screenwriting 101 classes since 2008. Her long list of Hollywood clients includes Starz Network, Mandalay Films, HBO, Miramax, Dreamworks, UTA, CAA and Harpo Productions. Barbara provides "first look" feedback to writers, directors and producers as well as pitch coaching by phone.

Barbara's contributed chapters to anthology books including "Now Write! Screenwriting" (from Tarcher/ Penguin) and written articles for publications and websites including Vision Magazine, Emmy Magazine, Publisher's Weekly, Writer's Digest, LA Daily News and SelfGrowth.com.

In addition, as a Certified Hypnotherapist she helps writers reduce anxiety over public speaking and pitching their work. She's also a breakthrough coach for creatives and people in life &/or career transitions.

Contact Barbara at 818-415-3479 or email LiteraSee@gmail.com for info on her editing and coaching services.

• ScreenPlay Lab - LA
• The Exhilaration Effect
• Internet Movie Database
• Now Write! Screenwriting - Amazon
• Now Write! Screenwriting
• Toastmasters4Writers - Burbank CA
• IndieWire
• Now Write! Screenwriting - Facebook
• The Writers Store - Burbank
• Writing Inspiration Calendar

• Book Editing (2)
• Musings... (1)
• Screenwriting - the Biz (2)
• Screenwriting - the Craft (2)
• The Exhilaration Effect (1)
• The Writing Life (2)

• 2011
  • August 2011 (2)
  • January 2011 (1)
• 2010
  • November 2010 (1)